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Does masturbation addiction affect men more than women?

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Sex addiction
Masturbation

Excessive masturbatory practices are more common among men. It should be remembered that, generally speaking, men are more affected by sexual addictions.


For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The IFFS (Institut Français de Formation en Sexothérapie) website, with a special section on sex addiction
- The IFAC (Institut Fédératif des Addictions Comportementales) website, with a special page on sex addiction
- The Geneva University Hospitals website, and their special report on addictions
- The website of Dr Sanquer's practice, psychologist and sexologist

For support in cases of addiction, it's important to consult a professional such as a sexologist or addictologist.


Contents validated by the physicians of the Scientific College of the Ramsay Health Foundation.

Does masturbation addiction affect men more than women?

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